Old Carved, Polychromed Wading Bird with Great Form and Surface (As Found) make do diary not noticeable when hung on

not noticeable when hung on the wall

I don't know who BL is or was

but this one I like for the back of the card as well as the front

which is its own particular thing

Cup measures 1 7/8" t x 2 9/16" in diameter

Old Carved, Polychromed Wading Bird with Great Form and Surface (As Found) make do diary not noticeable when hung onI first thought a stork based on the shape of the head (and that beak seems perfectly poised to dangle a baby!) , but maybe with the black it's a little egret? Whatever the case, quite a great form to it, and hard to beat the surface on the polychrome. Plus a bit of a different disposition on each side based largely on the painting of the eyes, with a bit of baby blue on one side. The tip of one leg missing, but good for hanging on the wall, perhaps